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A Sudden Flood of Mutiny?

Orders of the apex court are often flouted and some 1,000 cases have been filed under Section 67A of the IT Act, which was declared illegal. The Court has asked the centre to explain this brazen disregard.

Are Cooperatives the Way Forward for a New India?

Revamping the department of cooperation is a noble objective to strengthen the multi-state cooperative movement but could be open to misuse by politicians.

Are we deaf to the Supreme Court?

The SC's repeated assertions on laws restricting habeas corpus, freedom of association, peaceful protest and dissent, particularly the untrammelled use of anti-sedition statutes and cyber regulations, is nothing new. Way back in 2016, I had offered a personal salute to Justices Dipak Misra

Towards a Global Secular Village

The call of the Delhi High Court for a UCC is a progressive step towards not only proper administration of justice but for a cohesive personal law regime leading to greater harmony among communities.

A New Tax Floor

The imposition of a global tax rate of at least 15 percent on multinationals by G20 finance ministers recently is a positive effort to deter tax dodging and end tax havens. But it remains to be seen how the contemplated tax structure will be implemented.

Zomato, Swiggy versus restaurants: Data masking, anti-competition practices and more

The National Restaurant Association of India has filed a case in the Competition Commission of India against anti-competitive practices of Zomato and Swiggy. These have got worse during the pandemic.

IT Act Section 66A: Police Turns a Nelson’s Eye

Despite this Section being struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015 as unconstitutional, the police continues to use it against citizens. This is open disobedience of the apex court.

The Age of Drones

Even as India’s military establishment was shocked by the use of drones on a Jammu air base, the IAF is planning to acquire UAS which will detect, track and destroy them with laser-directed weapons systems.

Empowering Independent Directors

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has overhauled the norms regarding the appointment, removal, and remuneration of independent directors. However, the new proposals need accurate supervising.

Bail is Rule and Jail, an Exception

Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was pulled up by the apex court for not hearing a bail application for over a year. This is a deprivation of liberty, leaving the accused to languish in jail for years.

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